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American actress
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Female
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14 September 1999(Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S.A.)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Emma Kenney (born September 14, 1999) is an American actress known for her roles in Epic (2013), Shameless (2011), and Bittersweet (2008).
Early life and career
Kenney was raised in New Jersey by parents Gillian and Kevin Kenney. She started acting at age five, with an interest in improvisation. She appeared in an advertisement for Scholastic Books and had several commercial and voiceover roles. She was discovered by her manager at age eight. Kenney has directed a short film titled "The New Girl In Town," which was a finalist at the 2009 New Jersey International Festival.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Lyre Liar | Daughter | Short film |
| 2008 | Bittersweet | Emma | |
| 2009 | A (Not So) Civil Union | Young Jo | Short film |
| 2009 | Three Little Puppets | Nicole | Short film |
| 2013 | Epic | Marigold girl | Voice role |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Green Apples | Abigail | Television film |
| 2009 | Day Camp | Rosie Rivette | Television film |
| 2011 | Boardwalk Empire | Aylesh Rohan | Season 2, Episode 7: Peg of Old |
| 2011–present | Shameless | Debbie Gallagher | 60 Episodes |